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On the recordDecember 1, 2011
Mr. Grijalva. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I am going to submit my opening statement for the record so that we can expedite the meeting. Thank you. I yield back.
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Raúl Grijalva
Democratic · Arizona
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Grijalva submits his opening statement to expedite the meeting.

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